Irma Hunkeler

Have you noticed that the atmosphere in your workspace is going a little stale? It might be time to organize a team building trip to inject some life back into the company. Having disgruntled employees is not a good look for any business, as it can affect work performance or lead to breakdowns in professional relationships. Team building trips bring people together outside of … [Read more...]

If you regularly fly within the US for business, then you’ll no doubt have your own opinion on the best airports to pass through, but we thought we’d compile this guide based on recent magazine and website polls to give you an idea what to expect from each. Before we get stuck in, it’s a good idea to clarify exactly what we think makes some airports better than others for … [Read more...]

Do you spend much of your time in a digitally-induced fog? Perhaps you feel like you’ve lost the focus and creativity you used to pride yourself on? Don’t worry, there is a simple way to get yourself back to your innovative best and boost your chances of success. All we prescribe is a prolonged digital detox. Research shows that one-in-four people spend more time online … [Read more...]

Company cars are an expensive investment, but they’re also a perk that’s highly valued by key members of the team. If you’re thinking about providing employees with a vehicle through your company then it’s important that you think carefully about the most tax-efficient and cost-effective way to do so. Personal use of a company vehicle is considered to be a taxable fringe … [Read more...]

A messy workstation might feel carefree and low-maintenance, but in reality, it causes unnecessary stress. Late arrivals, lost documents, spillages, and big mistakes can all easily be avoided with a little organization. As the saying goes, “tidy desk, tidy mind”, and there is little more satisfying than a thorough spring clean to keep productivity high and your head clear. A … [Read more...]

In the world of business, maintaining good manners and etiquette could be the deal clincher when it comes to securing new and lasting business opportunities and working relationships. A big etiquette mistake can have a detrimental impact and could lead to lost business. Of course we’re all prone to slip ups from time to time, but by being aware of the most common business … [Read more...]

If you spend a lot of your time travelling for work, you’re likely always on the lookout for ways you can make it a little bit easier—whether it’s a hack for speeding-up your check-in, advice on how to pack, or some other time, money, or sanity-saving tip. We’ve rounded up some first-class travel secrets from frequent flyers who really know they’re stuff!
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Entrepreneurs and small-business owners have many stresses to deal with, and due to their level of both financial and emotional investment, may end up heading towards bankruptcy without being fully aware of the circumstances. Being on the lookout for warning signs is obviously key, but there are other steps you can take to salvage a bad situation. I interviewed Jon Paul Kelly … [Read more...]

The online marketplace is more competitive than ever, and because of this, many businesses are finding it increasingly more difficult to drive traffic to their sites. There are, however, steps you can take to increase the number of visitors to your website. Below are seven suggestions. Some will yield more immediate results, while others will give you pointers as to how you can … [Read more...]

Irma Hunkeler works for ReSignal, a digital marketing agency. Her work allows her to get in touch and collaborate with experts across different industries including travel, retail, recruitment, technology and charitable institutions.